How far is Miami, FL from Milton, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Milton, FL is about 654.3 miles (1053 km), with a travel time of about 11h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 535 miles (861 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Milton.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right onto Willing Street
144 m · 16 sec · Willing Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1586 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street
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Turn right onto Alabama Street
1402 ft · 48 sec · Alabama Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Milton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
265 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Milton?
The road trip is about 654.3 miles (1053 km) and usually takes 11h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 327.3 miles from Miami and 327 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 535 miles (861 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.78 one way or $191.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Milton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Milton. Straight-line distance: 534.98 mi (860.96 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.6324100, -87.0396900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-87.03969, 30.63241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1053 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $95.78 | $191.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $106.12 | $212.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $113.05 | $226.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $100.44 | $200.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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